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Leeds play host to Barnsley at Elland Road at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, having won 13 and lost only 5 of the 24 games.
The last time the two teams met at Elland Road was back in January 2001, over five years ago, the Whites carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a F.A. Cup match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2006/2007 | Sat 04 Nov | Barnsley | 3 - 2 | Leeds Utd. | CHMP |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 06 Jan | Leeds Utd. | 1 - 0 | Barnsley | FAC |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 04 Apr | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 1 | Barnsley | PREM |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 29 Nov | Barnsley | 2 - 3 | Leeds Utd. | PREM |
| 1990/1991 | Wed 09 Jan | Leeds Utd. | 4 - 0 | Barnsley | FAC |
| 1990/1991 | Sun 06 Jan | Barnsley | 1 - 1 | Leeds Utd. | FAC |
| 1989/1990 | Wed 25 Apr | Leeds Utd. | 1 - 2 | Barnsley | CHMP |
Recent respective form guides
Leeds United's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. While the Whites have scored 7, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Barnsley is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! The Tykes have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.
Leeds are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 19 points from their 20 games thus far. Barnsley are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 20 matches.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Leeds Utd. | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 6 |
| Barnsley | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Elland Road for the Whites and the Madmen are unable to see past Barnsley claiming victory in a close match.
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Leeds Utd. | 15 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 21 . |
| Barnsley | Lost each of the previous 8 away matches. Not won in previous 9 away matches. Last drawn game 9 outings ago. |